Body Systems Vocab Flashcards
Made up of calls and fibers; works with the brain to transmit messages throughout the body
nervous system
The body system that produces, stores, and eliminates urine
urinary system
This system makes breathing possible
respiratory system
The body system that fights pathogens
lymphatic system (immune)
The system made up of bones, cartilage, and connective tissue; helps with protection, mineral storage, blood cell formation, and movement
skeletal system
Made up of your heart, blood, and blood vessels; carries nutrients throughout your body and removes waste
cardiovascular system
The system that contains your skin, hair, and nails; helps maintain body temperature and keeps water in
integumentary system
The body system that controls the body functions using chemicals that are in glands
endocrine system
The body system that breaks down food so it can be used by your body
digestive system
The surface layer of skin; the outermost layer on a plant or animal
epidermis
The top two chambers of the heart
atrium
The system is made up of muscles and it helps you move
muscular system
The bottom two chambers of the heart
ventricles
Carries blood AWAY from the heart; contains thick walls made up of smooth muscle tissue
arteries
Carries blood back to the heart; contains valves to keep blood from flowing backward
veins
